Gorgeous Hillside Home nestled in Magical Woodland

Immerse yourself within the breath taking scenery of Rhydoldog House, set in the heart of Wales. You'll have exclusive access to the surrounding nature and magical woodlands; by day boasting glorious walks, natural plunge pools, hiking trails and cascading waterfalls, and by night sitting beneath the second darkest sky in the UK, where the Milky Way can be viewed by the naked eye on a clear night. With The Elan Valley right on your doorstep, come and explore 80,000 acres of Welsh Wilderness. The space COMMUNAL SPACES The Refectory: Where communal meals are enjoyed three times a day, is set in the heart of the house and therefore at the heart of The Dreaming. With two enormous banqueting tables and dried flowers hanging from the rafters, it is a place to eat and be merry. The Cwtch: A space where guests can read, chat, doze, listen to records from our Curated collection, play board games, or get snuggled up with a warm drink, a cosy place to find yourself. The Healing Room: A large, light, and airy space, designed to be simple and versatile. Activities like movement, yoga, sound healing, and group work take place here. The Print Room: Celebrating the history of Rhydoldog house, from its earliest known configuration as a 15th Century Cistercian monastery, passed through Georgian and Victorian aristocratic families to the designer Laura Ashley and her family in the 20th Century. BEDROOMS The Moon: Inspired by Luna herself, The Moon is designed to honour the lunar goddesses. Using handmade natural materials, it is a purifying and calming space, with soft flowing white fabrics. Luxurious beds with fabric privacy screens, a spacious seating area, and an ensuite with moon-shaped bath overlooking the Moon Garden. It is south facing, with a breathtaking view of the Nant Caethon Valley. The Mushroom: Inspired by the wonders of mycelium (the network of fungal threads that connects all the plants of the forest together) The Mushroom is designed and crafted using rustic natural materials to achieve an earthy, grounded feel, dark antique wooden furniture and warm neutral tones in its spacious seating area, and luxurious beds with fabric privacy screens. It is south facing, with a breathtaking view of the Nant Caethon Valley, and includes an ensuite bathroom, with a walk-in shower, and a bath with a view, surrounded by a selection of botanical plants. The Dawn: The best place to experience the breaking of day, The Dawn is south facing with a balcony to enjoy the view of the Nant Caethon Valley. The handmade soft furnishings were created using natural dyes to reflect the colours of sunrise, bringing a brightness to the room. With luxurious beds and fabric privacy screens, a seating area, rustic pine furniture, and an altar to honour the solar deities, a stay in The Dawn is an energy restoring experience. Its bathroom is across the hall, and has a Moroccan-inspired tangerine tadelakt shower. The Womb: North-facing to the deep forests, The Womb is a celebration of womanhood. With soft flowing fabrics, all handmade and dyed using natural ingredients, it has the nourishing, secure feeling of being swaddled. Luxurious beds with fabric privacy screens, a seating area, and a playful ensuite with a pink tadelakt shower. The Mystic: South-facing with a balcony, to take in the breathtaking views of the Elemental garden and the Nant Caethon Valley, The Mystic’s furnishings have been hand-sewn using a collection of decadent Indian saris, drawing attention to the changing tones throughout the day in its spacious seating area, and luxurious beds with fabric privacy screens. Perhaps the most magical of all, this warm room also has an ensuite with a golden tadelakt shower, surrounded by botanical plants. The Wanderer: A stay at The Wanderer is an immersive experience, with natural materials and artefacts from Africa, Peru and Mexico. This is the room for explorers, and has a spacious seating area, and luxurious beds with fabric privacy screens. The room is south facing, with a breathtaking view of the Nant Caethon Valley, and includes an ensuite bathroom, with a shower and bath, and a window seat to take in the view. Forest Spirits: Honouring the design and forest reverence in Japanese culture, Forest Spirits is north facing and overlooks the ancient woodland. With traditional Japanese tatami flooring, a spacious seating area, and a luxurious king-size bed, the room also has an ensuite bathroom with a black tadelakt shower and a porcelain lotus sink. Other things to note *If you would like an onsite Chef, we're happy to organise that but you need to state this in your booking communication.* During your stay you may bump into our Horticulturalist Paul or our Groundsman Bubsy, they'll be tending to our gardens and land. They're incredibly friendly, and love a chat but will also completely respect your privacy whilst staying here. We'll also have our live in General Manager Lukus staying on the ground floor of the house, he'll be on hand to deal with any requests or issues you may have. His bedroom is in a separate wing of the house with his own entrance.